According to statistics released by the commission, 86,862 absentee ballots were cast in 2016, the last presidential election, and 65,525 were cast in 2014, the last midterm election.

The election marks the end of a crowded Democratic primary in the governor’s race and an expensive and divisive battle for the GOP nomination to challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin in November.

Other offices on the ballot include lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer, U.S. representative, odd-numbered state Senate seats and all state Assembly seats.

The state Elections Commission expects between 15 and 20 percent turnout for the partisan primary. Turnout for the last presidential election was 66 in Wisconsin.

Polls will open at 7 a.m. Election Day and close at 8 p.m. Voters can register to vote in-person on Election Day at their polling place, as long as they provide proof of residence. A photo ID is required to cast a ballot.

Residents can find their polling place and see a sample ballot online at myvote.wi.gov.

Click here for a WPR FAQ on registering to vote and voter ID requirements.

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